{"podcast":{"title":"RUNcensored","slug":"runcensored-7134586","podcast_index_feed_id":7134586,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6751ae72927df756c17cbd10","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/runcensored","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6751ae72927df756c17cbd10/1734972234722-caa7f094-e31f-4de4-9763-37e1033c2ef0.jpeg","author":"RUNcensored","episode_count":78,"summary":"The RUNcensored Podcast with Gary House and Ben Mounsey Produced by Chris Davies, Eastwood Media www.eastwood-media.co.uk Welcome to RUNcensored — the no-nonsense running podcast where chaos reigns, the laughs are real, and nothing is off-limits. Hosted by trail runner and coach Gary House and fell running legend Ben Mounsey , this weekly show is packed with unfiltered stories, bold opinions, and brutally honest banter . Whether it’s a world record at the London Marathon or a meltdown halfway up a mountain, Gary and Ben tackle the highs and lows of running with humour, heart, and zero ego . If you’re into trail running, ultrarunning, fell races , or just enjoy hearing two mates take the mick out of running culture — this is your new favourite podcast. What to expect: • Trail tales & race fails – from DNFs to daft ideas that somehow worked • Epic guests – including elite athletes, adventurers, and everyday legends • Hot takes & debates – hydration vests at 5Ks? Robot marathons? We’ve got thoughts • Community questions – funny, weird, relatable Q&As from listeners • Gear & training chat – occasionally useful, often ridiculous • Unfiltered conversations – running, life, mental health…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-23T14:20:34.359668+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/runcensored-7134586"},"episode":{"title":"EP54 - We Handed Out Trail Running’s Biggest Awards of 2025 👀","slug":"ep54-we-handed-out-trail-running-s-biggest-awards-of-2025","published_at":"2025-12-30T05:52:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/runcensored-7134586/ep54-we-handed-out-trail-running-s-biggest-awards-of-2025","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/runcensored-7134586","url":"https://shows.acast.com/runcensored/episodes/ep54-we-handed-out-trail-runnings-biggest-awards-of-2025","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6751ae72927df756c17cbd10/e/69526f2244fae3e8028c2f52/media.mp3","summary":"It’s the final episode of the year and we’re wrapping things up with our completely unofficial  RUNcensored Awards , looking back at the biggest moments in  trail running and ultra running in 2025 . We start with a discussion around  trail shoes and trainers , talking through brands regularly seen on UK and European trails including  Salomon, HOKA, Nike, adidas, La Sportiva and Altra , before moving on to the events, performances and people that defined the year. The conversation covers major races and formats such as  UTMB ,  Ultra-Trail Snowdonia Eryri ,  Trans Gran Canaria , the  London Marathon , the  SHE Ultra , and the ever-growing popularity of the  Backyard Ultra . Throughout the episode we hand out the  RUNcensored Awards , including  trail shoe of the year ,  best trail event ,  best running influencer ,  best performance , and  trail runner of the year . Along the way we reference and discuss standout athletes from across the UK and international trail scene, including  Sarah Perry ,  Anna Llewellyn ,  Jack Scott ,  Henrietta Alban ,  Holly Stables ,  Hugh Chatfield ,  Abby Hall , and  Hannah Cox , as well as broader comparisons to endurance mindsets through figures like  Alex Honnold . There’s a deeper discussion around what it really takes to be an  ultra endurance athlete , with particular credit given to  Sarah Perry  following an incredible  Backyard Ultra  performance and record-setting time. Gary also shares honest advice on  social media and content creation , talks about the impact of the  Hardest Geezer , and outlines his own plans for 2026, including chasing a  sub-2:30 London Marathon…","meta_description":"It’s the final episode of the year and we’re wrapping things up with our completely unofficial RUNcensored Awards , looking back at the biggest mome…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5790,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/runcensored-7134586/episodes/ep54-we-handed-out-trail-running-s-biggest-awards-of-2025/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/runcensored-7134586/ep54-we-handed-out-trail-running-s-biggest-awards-of-2025.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}